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Add 8/98 and 28/75

8/98 + 28/75 is 1672/3675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    8/98 = 8 × 75/98 × 75 = 600/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    28/75 = 28 × 98/75 × 98 = 2744/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/7350 + 2744/7350 = 600 + 2744/7350 = 3344/7350
  5. 3344/7350 simplified gives 1672/3675
  6. So, 8/98 + 28/75 = 1672/3675

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